Dáil Éireann - Volume 76 - 23 May, 1939

Written Answers. - Congestion in Mayo.

Mr. Nally Mr. Nally

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Mr. Nally asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the townland of Ara South, Balla, County Mayo; that there are ten tenants in that townland whose poor law valuations are under £3 each; that there are several untenanted holdings in that townland and vicinity let in grazing; and, if he [9] will state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Land Commission to provide economic holdings for the tenants in this townland.

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: The Land Commission are aware of the congestion in the townland of Ara and are taking steps to relieve it. They have completed the resumption of one holding of 5 acres, 1 rood, 15 perches, in the adjoining townland of Aghaluskey and are taking proceedings for the resumption of three further holdings comprising a total area of 36 acres, 3 roods, 24 perches in the townland of Ara and Aghaluskey.

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